how much time could my husband get?

The two simple assaults are Class 1 misdemeanors, which are each punishable by up to a year in jail or a $2,500 fine or both, although it is extremely rare for the maximum penalty to be given, unless he has a lot of priors or something.  Of much more concern is that strangulation charge.  If he was charged under Virginia Code §18.2-51.6, that is a Class 6 felony, which is punishable by imprisonment for one to five years or jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500, either or both.  But a felony conviction also revokes many other rights, such as being allowed to vote, to sit on a jury, to work as a notary public, or to own firearms, but more severely it will make it much harder for him to find employment in the future.  These penalties are much worse than any time he may serve.  I hope that if he has not already hired a good lawyer, he does so immediately! This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.